Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m.: March Movie Madness: "Late Quartet." Members of a world-renowned string quartet struggle to stay together in the face of death, competing egos and insuppressible lust. Each of the stars gives a superlative performance, especially Christopher Walken as the elder quartet member. The film also stars Catherine Keener, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Mark Ivanir.

Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m.: March Movie Madness: "Argo." This film is a dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Ben Affleck stars in and directs. The film also stars Alan Arkin and John Goodman.

Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.: "MAKE SURE IT'S ME/nh: A Community Discussion about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)." MAKE SURE IT'S ME/nh is an arts and education program created by ACT ONE, based on the play "Make Sure It's Me" by Kate Wenner, an award-winning former producer of ABC's 20/20. This powerful play is a fictionalized account of five injured veterans and the medical researcher committed to their care. ACT ONE's Associate Director Leslie Pasternack will host MSIM/nh and will be joined by retired US Army Sgt. Conan Marchi and Jenny Freeman, a certified brain injury specialist. Storm date is Wednesday, March 20.

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon: Learn and Play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free and fun for all ages. Contact: Dawn Carswell at dec40909@comcast.net. Offered in the Hilton Garden Room.

Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon: The Sit 'n Stitch (formerly the Knit-Wits) meet in the Hilton Garden Room on the second floor. All needle crafters welcome.

Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Drop-in chess. Players of all ages and levels are welcome to come practice your game on library chess sets. Eight chess boards will be set up on the first floor of the library. Weather permitting; the courtyard may even have a set placed out there.

Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.: Joppa Flats Education Center will present a photo safari program on Kenya. Bill Gette, Sanctuary director, led a group of naturalists to the east African nation visiting several game reserves, national parks and other exciting locations in the Rift Valley.

Preschool Story Times: Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Ladies' Movie Night: Third Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Friday Family Flicks: Once a month. Check Web site for details.

Adult Book Group: The last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Copies of monthly titles are available at the library.

Dover Public Library, 73 Locust St., Dover, 516-6050

Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.: Richard Polton will speak about Dover native and the subject of his new book, "The Life & Times of Fred Wesley Wentworth: The Architect Who Shaped Paterson, NJ and Its People."

East Kingston Library, 47 Maplevale Road, 642-8333

Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.: Bring spring indoors early by learning how to make a terrarium. Felicia Motherway will teach you how. The workshop includes all supplies, plants and container for. Bring your own container if you so desire. The fee is $25 for Friends members, $30 for non-members and is due at the time of sign-up at the East Kingston Public Library (you can call and reserve a space at 647-8333 or ekpublib@comcast.net and mail in payment). If you would like to become a Friend you can sign up at the library on our website www.eastkingstonlibrary.org under the Friends section or contact Gisela Lloyd at glloyd@eastkingstonlibrary.org or call 603-394-7410.

Thursday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.: Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with Nicola McEldowney's Puppet Show. McEldowney is an actress, writer, and international woman of mystery who also loves to perform with puppets. She will entertain you with the stories "Frederick" and "Tico and the Golden Wings" written by Leo Lionni. Following the show, she will teach you how to make puppets. The puppet show is appropriate for all ages; however, the puppet workshop is for children 3 and up with a limit of 15 children unless the parent participates (in which case the library can open it up to more). Age 7 and up can take part on their own. If you would like to find out more about McEldowney, visit www.nicolatheatre.webs.com.

Thursday, March 5, at 6:15 p.m.: "My Storm Years on Everest / Everest the Hard Way." A photographic, personally narrated lecture by American mountaineer Ed Webster. In 1988 Ed achieved the impossible and survived! With three partners, he ascended a new never-attempted route up Mt. Everest's most dangerous and isolated side in Tibet — without oxygen bottles, radios, or Sherpa climbers to carry the necessary food and equipment.

Thursday, March 14, at 6:45 p.m.: Nanette Perrotte presents: "Ella Fitzgerald - It Don't Mean a Thing!" Spend an exciting evening listening to Nanette Perrotte telling the story of "the singer that all other singers call the best." Through singing her signature songs and telling her story, this multimedia presentation illuminates the social history of that time: "The Man I Love", "It Don't Mean a Thing", "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Azure" among others.

Monday, March 18, at 5:45 p.m.: The Friends of the East Kingston Public Library will host a Skywatch. The Skywatch, presented by the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, will be an informal gathering of interested amateurs focused on making an enjoyable educational experience. Free. If the weather is not conducive, a "rain" date has been scheduled for Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.: Book talk by author Marina Dutzmann Kirsch, whose recently published book, "Flight of Remembrance: A World War II Memoir of Love and Survival", is a true story of her family's experiences against the backdrop of World War II tragedy and disaster in Latvia, Poland and Germany across three decades of European history. The author will address a number of topics such as: Why a World War II book about German people and why now, what inspired her to write the book, and what some of the special considerations were that went into researching and recording her family's story. Books will be available to purchase at $18 each.

Harvey-Mitchell Public Library, 151 Main St., Epping. 679-5944.

Ongoing: Preschool storyhour. Free play time to explore the library, songs and fingerplays with Miss Tracie, age appropriate stories and a hands-on activity or craft that relates to the stories read that day. Registration is not required, as days with children ages 2 to 5 can be hard to plan for. Storyhour meets three times each week: 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays and also 1:30 p.m., Thursdays. While the morning sessions frequently have 10 to 15 children plus their caretakers, the Thursday afternoon group has been very small in recent months. If naps are no longer dictating afternoon activities, come to the library on Thursday afternoons for stories and friends.

Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St., Exeter. 772-3101.

Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.: Join Edward Boyle, docent with New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife Stewards for a presentation on "Black Bear Happenings in N.H." in Exeter Public Library's Meeting Room. Learn more about New Hampshire's Black Bear; its history, current research on the species and more fun facts. Edward Boyle will educate listeners on the natural history of our native wildlife, related research and management activities in New Hampshire, and the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program that makes the work possible.

Ongoing: Wool roving exhibit throughout the month of February. On display, the wool roving work of local craftsman Doug Hardaker. A wool roving is a piece of wool that has been combed, drawn into a clump, and then twisted slightly to hold the fibers together. The craftsman then uses a barbed needle and shapes the pieces of wool fluff forming, in Doug's case, realistic and imaginative animals. Part of his exhibit in the Mezzanine Display Case will illustrate this process.

Ongoing: Ellen Whitman, professional artist, instructor and owner of the Barn Art Studio in Exeter, along with other professional artists of Barn Art Studio will be showing their work, throughout the month of and February.

Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Open Art, a weekly craft project designed for adults and children to complete together.

Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.: "Story Times," for children 3 and older. No registration is required, just drop in and listen. These programs are open to Exeter residents and members of the library.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.: Spring Poets—Barbara Allen to Blackbird (speaker). Once upon a time, poetry and song were inseparable. Then they quarreled. During the Renaissance they broke up. With guitar in hand, former Portsmouth Poet Laureate John Perrault sings the story, beginning with the early English ballad, and working his way through poets from Burns to Dylan, Dickinson to Mary Oliver, in a salute to the romantic tradition. This free program is sponsored by the N.H. Humanities Council.

Chair Yoga with Cheryl Rossman: on the first and third Fridays of the month at 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee. The group meets in the Children's Room. Dress comfortably.

Cribbage Night: Mondays at 5 p.m. Cribbage Night is a night of friendly competition and fun for all. New players welcome.

Story Time: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Enjoy new and classic picture books, action songs, and a related craft. All ages welcome, no registration required.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m.: Film showing: "The Godfather." Popularly viewed as one of the best American films ever made, the multigenerational crime saga is a touchstone of cinema: one of the most widely imitated, quoted and lampooned movies of all time. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino star as Vito Corleone and his son, Michael, respectively.

Saturday, March 2, 3 p.m.: An enjoyable conversation with local author K. D. Mason, creator of the popular Jack Beale detective series. Drawing on his years of experience as a restaurateur, sailor, and runner, K. D. Mason fills his books with people and places familiar to residents of the Seacoast. Mr. Mason will read from his new book "Killer Run" and share a bit about his life and work as an author. The reading is open to all ages, and is free of charge.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.: Wiggles and Giggles with Miss Wendy (For ages 15 months to 3 years). Sessions last about 20 minutes with stories, finger plays, and snacks.

Fridays at 10 a.m.: Drop-in story times. Spend half an hour hearing fun stories, singing songs and doing fingerplays. Finish up with our traditional ring-around-the rosy, hokey-pokey, and maybe even Elefun. This story time is geared toward children ages 3-6, but all youngsters are welcome.

Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Did you know that the Rye Public Library circulates two great energy-saving devices for use in your home? Join Michele Sopher as she demonstrates our Kill-A-Watt and Thermal Leak Detector devices, showing you how to use them to find out more about your energy usage, and make plans to eliminate waste.

Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.: "Partisanship and Civility in 2013." Neil Levesque, director of the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, explains some of the causes and effects our divided government is having on policy and society.

Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m.: Glenshane Irish Folk Duo: "Irish Songs and Blarney." Join regional musicians John and Jean Nesbitt for a seasonal evening of music and merriment at Rye Public Library. John, who grew up in County Derry, Northern Ireland, listening to all the traditional musicians of the day, and Jean, a native New Englander, whose musical influences range from Broadway to Bach and rhythm and blues to folk, have been performing together for 25 years.

Mondays, 2 p.m.: Senior Visits via Senior Serve van: Rye Seniors are invited to the Library for coffee, cake, and conversation. Transportation is available to and from your door. Call a day in advance if you need a ride.

Ongoing: 6:30-8 p.m., first and third Mondays, Meditation for Stress Management, a class by Dr. Ken George, will meet from Jan. 7 — June 17 (except for Jan. 21 and Feb. 18 when the library is closed). The class is free and open to the public. Register for the class online from the events calendar on the library's Web site: http://www.libraryinsight.net/calendar.asp?jx=r4 For information, call the library at 772-4346.

Ongoing: Toddler Storytimes (18-months to 3-years-old) will be held on Monday and Thursday at 10:30, and Preschooler Storytimes (3- to 5-years-old) will be Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Baby Lapsit (birth to 17-months-old will take place on Wednesday at 10:30. Lapsit and storytime run for a six-week session through Oct. 25 and are free and open to the public with no registration required.

William Fogg Library, State and Old Road, Eliot, Maine, (207) 439-9437 or www.williamfogglibrary.org.

Monday, March 11, 4 p.m.: Eliot/Kittery Monthly Book Group. For this meeting, the group will be discussing fiction and nonfiction works concerning Women's History. New members are encouraged to attend.

Mondays: AARP's Free Tax Preparation begins. Call (207) 439-9437 for an hour-long appointment. Volunteers are at the library Mondays between 1 and 4 and Thursdays, 10 to 1:30.

Mondays, 4-5 p.m.: Girls Point of View Book Club meets. This club provides an opportunity for girls in the fourth and fifth grades to read some of the best contemporary fiction that focuses on issues that many girls are facing today. Group talks about books, makes some fun crafts, eats yummy but healthy snacks and just acts a little bit goofy.

Wednesdays from either 2 to 4 or 6 to 8: Mah-Jong (the American version) with Linda Johnson. Call Johnson at (207) 439-3840.

Mondays: Lego nights at the library. Bring a project from home to share or use the library's Legos to build with your friends. No need to sign up.

Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m.: Lap Sit, Squirm or Wiggle for ages six to 18 months. This lively lap sit program provides one-on-one interaction between caregiver and child. We'll share books, learn rhymes and enjoy music, movement and toys.

Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Toddlers for ages 18 to 36 months. This program encourages children and their grownups to actively participate in stories, songs and finger plays and simple crafts. We'll work on our toddler skills: counting, color recognition and taking turns, while having lots of fun.

Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Preschool for ages 3 to 6 years. Each story time is based around a theme and includes picture books, flannel board stories, finger plays and crafts. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join their children or make it an independent activity (please do not leave the library).

Wednesdays at noon: Yoga for Restoring Your Health. Join Sallie Sharpless of River Road Yoga in Eliot for a series of gentle one-hour yoga classes offered at the library. These classes are specifically designed for those who don't attend regular yoga classes because of body problems, illness, or treatment programs.

Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m.: CHINA: a photo lecture. Bob and Johanna Mangion are back with their 3-month adventure in China. Please join us on the top floor of the Rice Building.

Wednesday, March 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: The Yarn Spinners, Rice Public Library's new needlework club. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook projects, etc., and join us at the Rice Building. We will discuss technique, design, and share tips with each other. Above all, we will have tons of fun!

Thursday, March 7, at 5:45 p.m.: Film Night. The movie "Argo" will be shown. Pizza and beverages will also be served. Call (207) 439-1553 to register for this movie.

Saturday, March 9, at 5:45 p.m.: Eyes 'n Ears Event. Live audio/visual collaboration. Silent auction for all visual art. Dance Hall Kittery, 7 Walker St. $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m.: Family Movie Night. The movie "Rise of the Guardians" will be shown. Pizza and beverages will also be served. Call (207) 439-1553 to register for this movie. 97 minutes.

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime With Miss Jenny. Join Miss Jenny for stories, a craft and a yummy snack.

South Berwick Public Library, 27 Young St., South Berwick, Maine 03908, Phone and fax: (207) 384-3308

Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Get a jump on your aspirations for a more sophisticated lantern to carry at Sobo Central's Lanternfest this summer. Bring ideas and raw materials and get started on your lantern. Some materials will be provided and glue, tape, string and wire to hold things together but we suggest you bring what you need for a framework such as a liter soda bottle, chicken wire, wood, etc. Families and individuals are welcome.

Tuesdays at 9:10 a.m.: Laptime for Twos and Threes is for children ages 2-3 years with an adult. An interactive program of songs, stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, snack and social time is offered.

Tuesdays at 10:10 a.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.: Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3-6 and includes stories, finger plays, songs, flannel board activities, and a related craft project to take home each week.

Thursdays at 10 a.m.: Baby Storytime is for infants 0-2 and their caregiver for brief program of rhymes, songs, books, and sign language followed by playtime.

York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, (207) 363-2818 or www.york.lib.me.us.

Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.: York Readers Theater performs "Red" by John Logan. Set in artist Mark Rothko's studio in the late 1950s when he was working on his Seagram murals, Rothko and his young assistant, Ken, discuss the meaning of art. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play. The play will be preceded by a documentary film that chronicles the artist's life. The reading of the play will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.: Winter Film Series presents "Beasts of the Southern Wild." In a forgotten but defiant bayou community, a six-year-old girl on the brink of orphanhood, faces a fierce storm that changes her reality. Rated PG-13 for frightening sequences, some language and brief sensuality. 91 minutes.

Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m.: Isabeau Esby, author of "Cracking Open: Adventures of a Reluctant Medium", will talk about the spirit world. What is a ghost? Is it somehow different from a Spirit? And can either manifest itself onto our earthly plane of existence? Isabeau and A.J. Kitt create a memorable experience for those who are curious, as they discuss their books, the realities of hauntings, and what possibilities may lurk in any home, business, or graveyard!

Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m.: Winter Film Series presents "Argo." Based on real events, "Argo" chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis. It focuses on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played, information that was not declassified until many years after the event. Rated R for violence, strong language, smoking and drinking. 120 minutes.

Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.: Michele Albion will speak about her most recent book, "The Quotable Henry Ford." Ford was a brilliant businessman, successful entrepreneur, pioneer of the low-price, mass-produced motor vehicle, and profoundly important to twentieth-century American life. He was also a character of surprising contradictions. Such fascinating inconsistencies stand out sharply in "The Quotable Henry Ford," an uncompromising presentation of the automaker's own voice on a wide range of topics. Ms. Albion was the first professional curator of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. She is the author of "The Florida Life of Thomas Edison" and editor of "The Quotable Edison."

Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m.: "Mother Caring for 7 Billion." This film follows Beth, a mother and a child-rights activist as she discovers the thorny complexities of overpopulation. From a large American family, Beth travels to Ethiopia with her adopted African daughter. Her encounter with Zinet, the oldest daughter of a desperately poor family, changes Beth forever. Hilary Clark of Maine Population Matters will facilitate the discussion after the film.

Saturday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m.: Family Fun Films presents "Hotel Transylvania." Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenage daughter. Rated PG (91 minutes).

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Infant Lapsits (infants to two years old). Come for a program of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.: Stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. These story hours are designed for ages 3-5.